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Why Animals Play and How It Affects Our Lives

Crows surf on rooftops, dolphins walk on their hind fins in the wild, elephants slide on their bellies in the mud, and octopuses dribble with balls. Celebrated science journalist David Toomey takes us on a captivating journey through the mysterious world of playful animals: from teasing monkeys to ticklish rats and dogs with fair play in mind.

Humorous, systematic, and with an astonishing eye for the unusual, this book bridges the gap from playful bipeds to human behavioral science. For example, playing in the wild is not only fun – it is also crucial for the development of our brains and could significantly positively influence certain disorders.